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I ended up going with the RA strop combo. 2 shaves into it now. Second shave was much better than the first. No problems with the sideburns or cheeks. I'm sure I'll have the neck figured out soon.
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That article seems like some sound advice. I'm not looking to do anything fancy with honing, just want to get good enough to maintain my own razor(s) to shave with vs sending it out every couple of...

I'm about ready to buy my first straight razor and I'm sure this gets asked a lot. Should I start out with one of the whipped dog razors for $43?

I'm more into functionality than looks so I don't...